Can AI replace PM ?

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Alex Poon Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

AI is rapidly developing lately. I believe it can replace quite a lot of role, like data entry, translator, certain degree of design review, or even accounting.
I believe AI can’t 100% replace PM, but some kind of scheduling works could be possible.
To me I think it can replace 30-50% of the current PM work.

Posted: Aug 28, 2019 7:03 AM

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Abolfazl Yousefi Darestani Manager, Quality and Continuous Improvement| Hörmann-TNR Industrial Doors Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Yes, based on industry and type of project, AI can do some parts.

Posted: Aug 28, 2019 8:10 AM

Vincent Guerard Coach - Trainer - Speaker - Advisor| Freelance Mont-Royal, Quebec, Canada

Not convinced it can replace a PM especially on a complex project, on simple one maybe to some degree. at less not in the short term.

Posted: Aug 28, 2019 8:17 AM

Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada

This question has already been asked and discussed in this forum.
https://www.projectmanagement.com/blog-pos...anagement-Role-
https://www.projectmanagement.com/articles...ject-Management
https://www.projectmanagement.com/discussi...elligence--AI--
https://www.projectmanagement.com/discussi...Project-Manager
https://www.projectmanagement.com/discussi...gence-is-Coming

All the AI systems I have read or seen are all meant to supplement, not replace people.

Posted: Aug 28, 2019 9:33 AM

Sergio Luis Conte Helping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based Organizations Buenos Aires, Argentina

As @Stephane has stated it has been asking before. Because I am an AI research from long time ago (and I am working on the field) my recommendation is: do not follow the buzzwords. Go for AI definitions and understand it. You will find the real definitions in places like MIT or my past University: Cargnegie Mellon. The answer to your question is inside the definitions themself

Posted: Aug 28, 2019 10:21 AM

Rami Kaibni

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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Not entirely and not in every industry. It depends on so many factors but I doubt that AI will completely replace human being presence in projects especially on a PM Level, at least not on my time but you never know.

Posted: Aug 28, 2019 10:58 AM

Georgina Terry Passions to Profitability Expert| BPD Associates Limited Maraval, Trinidad and Tobago

Hi, this a great conversation.

AI will change the way we work. So I believe it will change the role of the PM. The role will exist but in a different form. Humans will still be needed, but our responsibilities will be different and what will be expected of us will be different.

I delivered a TEDx talk on the subject of staying relevant during the 4th Industrial Revolution. Here is the link if you are interested

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlCxyXPWACM&feature=youtu.be

I also great a guide to staying relevant during the 4th Industrial Revolution too https://bpdassociates.lpages.co/7keys/

Posted: Aug 28, 2019 3:33 PM

Christopher Sheckler SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER| LA County Library Ca, United States

I believe AI will be very helpful to PM. Automating communication will be one of more useful tools. The ability for AI to see the complete picture and guide the PM as needed in areas that are lacking input or outputs would be most helpful. Also AI could help with Scheduling and Estimating costs. The only issue I see that could be a negative factor is that AI will be operating within alternate universes and when dealing with vast amount of numbers and data in our universe, variance can and will occur due to multiverse interaction. This has already been reported as happening.

Posted: Aug 28, 2019 3:51 PM (Updated by author: Aug 28, 2019 3:57 PM)

JonAnn White Project Implementation Manager| Trax Technologies Austin, Tx, United States

AI can and will replace parts of PM however it cannot ever replace the leadership role the PM plays.

Posted: Aug 30, 2019 9:37 AM

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